ROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- Bomba Tacos & Rum is a relatively new restaurant located in Rocky River and Fairlawn that opened its flagship location two years ago. Although it offers bowls, sandwiches, soups and salads, as the name implies most of its diners come for the tacos.

The cleveland.com "Best of" team visited the Rocky River location this week to try the tacos and learn more about what makes them so great. Bomba is one of 12 finalists in cleveland.com's Best Taco in Greater Cleveland contest. Voting in the finals is open until May 15 and we invite you to vote hourly in the poll at the bottom of this post.

Chicken: The chicken had a rich flavor and was very saucy. The aioli sauce added a creaminess to it and the peanut crumbs gave it a good crunch.

Beef: The meat is very spiced and smoky but stays tender. The veggies are a nice addition.

Shop's Selection (Blackened Fish): The blackening spices are excellent and give it a nice crunchiness, yet the fish remained flaky. The pickled onions and pineapple counteract the blackening flavor with a tart crunch.

Shop's Selection (Charred Kale & Corn): This vegetarian option is a great choice for those staying away from meat or looking for a healthy alternative. It's a light and easy taco.

Salsas: We tried the Fire-Roasted Salsa, Salsa Verde and Caribbean Mango Salsa. The Fire-Roasted Salsa was surprisingly mild, with a rich smoky flavor. The Salsa Verde was unique, and featured mint. The Caribbean Mango Salsa was the most spicy of the bunch, but was offset by the sweetness of the mango.

Cheese: We tried the queso fresco, which was mild, yet tasted good on both the Charred Kale & Corn and Carne Asada tacos.

Shells: The two shell varieties were hard to differentiate, with both featuring corn.

Prices: Tacos are $3.50 each.

Specials: There's a $9.95 lunch combo special where you can get three tacos and a side or two tacos and a salad.

Most unique taco: Blackened Fish.

What makes the restaurant unique: The flavors at Bomba Tacos & Rum are primarily from South America, Central America and the Carribean. It sticks with its Latin origin, serving taco varieties that can't be found in other areas of Greater Cleveland.

Fun fact: The word "bomba" is a type of celebratory dance from Puerto Rico.